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AI chatbots are recommending fake retail websites, study finds

Source: The Verge - Published: 12 Nov 2026 19:57

Shoppers using AI chatbots to research products or find places to buy items could be directed to imposters and other risky websites, a new study found. The study conducted by IP protection firm Podqi and shared exclusively with The Verge prompted ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity with a handful of shopping-related questions involving a selection of […]